{"id":4218,"date":"2022-11-04T15:40:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T07:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=4218"},"modified":"2023-04-14T10:17:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T02:17:10","slug":"reolink-e1-pro-2k-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/reolink-e1-pro-2k-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Unboxing Reolink E1 Pro 2K Panning Security Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">We\u2019re taking a hands-on look at some of the best security cameras on the market to help readers make more informed choices about their security products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A solid indoor camera with 355-degree motorized panning, the Reolink E1 Pro has its share of unique, much-wanted features, as well as some that are overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4MP\/2K Super HD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>355-degree horizontal panning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50-degree vertical tilting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.99 x 2.76 x 4.21 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-way audio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motion detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous recording via microSD (up to 128GB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works with Google Voice Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-Reolink-E1-Pro-package.png\" alt=\"The Reolink E1 Pro package\" class=\"wp-image-4232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-Reolink-E1-Pro-package.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-Reolink-E1-Pro-package-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>???? Very high image quality<br>???? Push notifications are super fast<br>???? No login required during setup<br>???? Flexible detection zones greatly improve utility of motion detection<br>???? microSD support for continuous recording<\/td><td>???? No motion tracking greatly reduces the utility of the motorized panning<br>???? Latency issues on the live feed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4a707060a549b770268990c31d419ee4\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/alfredcam-reivew\/\">Unboxing AlfredCam: Brilliant Security On A Budget<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/reolink-e1-pro-2k-review\/#Packaging\" title=\"Packaging\">Packaging<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/reolink-e1-pro-2k-review\/#Installation_Onboarding\" title=\"Installation &amp; Onboarding\">Installation &amp; Onboarding<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/reolink-e1-pro-2k-review\/#Hardware_-_Durability_Aesthetics_Size_Weight\" title=\"Hardware &#8211; Durability, Aesthetics, Size, Weight\">Hardware &#8211; Durability, Aesthetics, Size, Weight<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/reolink-e1-pro-2k-review\/#Software_-_App_Usability_Features_Third_Party_Compatibility\" title=\"Software &#8211; App Usability, Features, Third Party Compatibility\">Software &#8211; App Usability, Features, Third Party Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/reolink-e1-pro-2k-review\/#Camera\" title=\"Camera\">Camera<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/reolink-e1-pro-2k-review\/#Audio\" title=\"Audio&nbsp;\">Audio&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/reolink-e1-pro-2k-review\/#Cost\" title=\"Cost\">Cost<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Packaging\"><\/span><strong>Packaging<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-806837d9155c361a2b1f268603d825a7\">Reolink\u2019s E1 Pro is housed in hard white plastic, which is unlikely to be recyclable in many places.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 2.99 x 2.76 x 4.21 inches, the camera is larger than most budget home security cameras, and it is very well protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside you\u2019ll find the camera, charger and cable, screws, wall plugs, mounting plate, mounting guide, quick start guide, and a \u2018video surveillance\u2019 sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-with-blue-film-covering-the-lens..png\" alt=\"Reolink E1 Pro with blue film covering the lens.\" class=\"wp-image-4253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-with-blue-film-covering-the-lens..png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-with-blue-film-covering-the-lens.-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-contents-of-the-Reolink-E1-Pro.png\" alt=\"The contents of the Reolink E1 Pro. The camera is kept in a white plastic shell.\" class=\"wp-image-4231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-contents-of-the-Reolink-E1-Pro.png 384w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-contents-of-the-Reolink-E1-Pro-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The camera is kept in a white plastic shell (bottom right).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The quick start guide is a little more in the depth than the most, with a useful mounting guide and some installation tips. It\u2019s only printed in English for the US release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installation_Onboarding\"><\/span><strong>Installation &amp; Onboarding<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>App Setup Time<\/td><td>Mounting tools included?<\/td><td>Drilling?&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-5 minutes<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274e<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up the camera was quick and painless, in part because the Reolink app doesn\u2019t require an account to be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, pairing the camera follows the usual process. Plug the device in and it will power on (indicated by a blue status LED).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the app, users are prompted to scan a QR code found on the bottom of the camera. Soon after, the camera itself starts welcoming you in English, German, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"4230\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-screenshot-showing-instructions-to-select-a-network-connection-for-the-camera..png\" alt=\"Reolink app screenshot showing instructions to select a network connection for the camera.\" class=\"wp-image-4230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-screenshot-showing-instructions-to-select-a-network-connection-for-the-camera..png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-screenshot-showing-instructions-to-select-a-network-connection-for-the-camera.-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"4229\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-screenshot-showing-instructions-to-scan-a-QR-code..png\" alt=\"Reolink app screenshot showing instructions to scan a QR code.\" class=\"wp-image-4229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-screenshot-showing-instructions-to-scan-a-QR-code..png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-screenshot-showing-instructions-to-scan-a-QR-code.-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the onscreen instructions is simple enough, and users can choose to connect the camera to LAN or Wi-Fi, which has to be entered manually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A QR code eventually appears on the phone, which is held up to the camera for it to be scanned. It beeps, and setup is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although an account with Reolink isn\u2019t necessary to use the device, users do have to create a password for the individual camera device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By successfully pairing the device, a default device account is automatically created with the name \u2018admin\u2019 and, presumably, a default password used up until the point at which the user changes it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-screenshot-showing-a-create-a-password-menu.png\" alt=\"Reolink app screenshot showing a create a password menu\" class=\"wp-image-4233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-screenshot-showing-a-create-a-password-menu.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-screenshot-showing-a-create-a-password-menu-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A default device \u2018account\u2019 is briefly created for users before they name it and create a password.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-daedf1eaede73e50f5e454e7b3732d90\">We recommend changing the name and creating the password linked to the device without delay, because this could leave the user more vulnerable to hacking and data breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can name the device before a final QR code pops up for other people to scan if they want to&nbsp; connect to the camera. This can be viewed at any time, and is a useful way to share access without compromising passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-terms-of-service-screen.png\" alt=\"After accepting terms of service, you can immediately start adding devices from the main menu, without having to login.\" class=\"wp-image-4234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-terms-of-service-screen.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-terms-of-service-screen-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>If another user wants to add the device, they can click the + button in the top right corner and scan the QR code generated on the main user\u2019s device.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mounting the camera is simple, and the quick start guide provides a detailed explanation on how to do it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other devices, there\u2019s a mounting guide sticker that will ensure only the right spots are drilled into. Screws and wall plugs are included, and these attach to the mounting plate that slides into the bottom of the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-underside-of-the-Reolink-E1-Pro.png\" alt=\"The underside of the Reolink E1 Pro\" class=\"wp-image-4235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-underside-of-the-Reolink-E1-Pro.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-underside-of-the-Reolink-E1-Pro-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a 360-panning, spherical-shaped camera, so it\u2019s much more suited to upside down mounting on a ceiling than it is to the side of a wall. This will allow users to get the most out of the motorized panning and the relatively wide angle lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c7192ae87be5de858fc777ead3b8c46a\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">No time for installation? <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\">AlfredCam is ready to use in minutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hardware_-_Durability_Aesthetics_Size_Weight\"><\/span><strong>Hardware &#8211; Durability, Aesthetics, Size, Weight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>Weight<\/td><td>Weatherproof?<\/td><td>Casing<\/td><td>Tilt\/Pan?<\/td><td>Local Storage?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.99 x 2.76 x 4.21 inches<\/td><td>200g<\/td><td>\u274e<\/td><td>White matte plastic outer shell<\/td><td>\u2705 355 degrees horizontal,50 degrees vertical<\/td><td>\u2705&nbsp; microSD up to 128GB<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Reolink\u2019s E1 Pro is 2.99 x 2.76 x 4.21 inches and weighs about 200g. It\u2019s made of a durable, matte white plastic. The camera is attached to a base with motorized 360-degree panning. The lens can also tilt vertically 50-degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-front-of-Reolink-E1-Pro.png\" alt=\"The front of Reolink E1 Pro\" class=\"wp-image-4236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-front-of-Reolink-E1-Pro.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-front-of-Reolink-E1-Pro-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-c9e83a0f821f2dc687dd90c479f3b6a2\">Much like the <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/kasa-spot-pan-tilt-ec70-review\/\">Kasa Spot Pan Tilt<\/a>, the lens area is black, which makes the device&nbsp;pretty obvious looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Kasa-Spot-Pan-Tilt-left-and-Reolink-E1-Pro-right.png\" alt=\"Kasa Spot Pan Tilt (left) and Reolink E1 Pro (right)\" class=\"wp-image-4237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Kasa-Spot-Pan-Tilt-left-and-Reolink-E1-Pro-right.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Kasa-Spot-Pan-Tilt-left-and-Reolink-E1-Pro-right-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Kasa Spot Pan Tilt (left) and Reolink E1 Pro (right).&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, aside from being a little smaller, the design is similar to the Kasa device, down to the MicroSD card slot being hidden beneath the outer casing. The reset button sits beside it, and revealing both requires tilting the camera lens upwards via the app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-rotation-controls-screen.png\" alt=\"Reolink app screenshot showing rotation controls \" class=\"wp-image-4238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-rotation-controls-screen.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-rotation-controls-screen-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>In the bottom half of the screen, the rotation controls are shown. To access the SD card and reset button, the camera must be tilted up completely.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Kasa Spot Pan Tilt, the panning ability of the camera is fluid, free of jerkiness and noise.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means it&#8217;s less likely to disturb sleeping babies or their equally exhausted parents when it spins around. Still, owing to its size and look, it isn\u2019t suitable for more covert surveillance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-2K-panning-in-motion.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Kasa-panning.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The device isn\u2019t powered by a USB cable, so has to charge with a conventional plug.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4ea84c9c135d8cc3affa106e469dc888\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">Small, ergonomic, and durable, AlfredCam is both lightweight and tough. <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/alfredcam-reivew\/#Hardware\">Find out more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Software_-_App_Usability_Features_Third_Party_Compatibility\"><\/span><strong>Software &#8211; App Usability, Features, Third Party Compatibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Wi-Fi?<\/td><td>LTE Data (3G, 4G, 5G)?<\/td><td>Bluetooth?<\/td><td>Wired?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274e<\/td><td>\u274e<\/td><td>\u2705&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5fa77ad200a5bdfe9cabbfd65725aaba\">The Reolink app is needed to use the E1 Pro. Despite the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/reolink\/id995927563\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">harsh reviews on the App Store<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.mcu.reolink&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Play Store<\/a>, the app functions well and is designed with simplicity in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found the streamlined settings menus very user-friendly compared with other security camera apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rarely was I required to go through more than one menu to access a particular setting, making it easy to pick up and start making adjustments right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app supports Google Voice Assistant integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are far fewer features than the Kasa app, which is built for smart home integration, but users looking for fuss free surveillance will appreciate the ease of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"4238\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-rotation-controls-screen.png\" alt=\"Reolink app screenshot showing rotation controls\" class=\"wp-image-4238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-rotation-controls-screen.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-rotation-controls-screen-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The fourth button from the left.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"4239\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-settings-menu.png\" alt=\"Reolink app settings menu\" class=\"wp-image-4239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-settings-menu.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-app-settings-menu-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The interface encourages live feed viewing more than it encourages camera use based solely on push notifications. The initial setup has no prompts to activate motion detection or push notifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It feels \u2018old school\u2019 in that regard, and it can be used in an \u2018old school\u2019 way so long as the user inserts a microSD card&nbsp;(not included).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018clip\u2019 feature is a digital zoom tool that allows users to single out small spaces in the frame in real time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two separate live feeds are displayed: one has the full frame, where you can drag a zooming box around, and the other, displayed above, shows the zoomed in area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Clip-feature-in-the-Reolink-app.png\" alt=\"Clip feature in the Reolink app\" class=\"wp-image-4241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Clip-feature-in-the-Reolink-app.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Clip-feature-in-the-Reolink-app-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The clip feature is an enhanced digital zooming tool that makes zooming far more useful than most security camera apps, but it is subject to significant delay between the two feeds, as seen here (the bottom feed lags significantly behind the zoomed one above. Below, the hand has yet to appear in frame).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s excellent for getting a clearer look at moving faces and objects. There is significant delay between the \u2018clipped\u2019 screen and the full frame screen beneath it that\u2019s indicative of the broader latency issue (more on that later), but it doesn\u2019t hinder usability drastically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motion detection\/sensitivity features are also useful. Rather than having a plain rectangular detection zone, a \u2018paint\u2019 tool allows for substantially more flexibility in deciding the detection zone than on other camera apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Motion-detection-alert-zones-determined-using-paint-tool-in-Reolink-app..png\" alt=\"Motion detection alert zones determined using 'paint' tool in Reolink app.\" class=\"wp-image-4242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Motion-detection-alert-zones-determined-using-paint-tool-in-Reolink-app..png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Motion-detection-alert-zones-determined-using-paint-tool-in-Reolink-app.-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The paint feature is a flexible and intuitive way to determine motion detection zones. The gray section on the right of the frame, where there is a doorway, has been \u2018painted\u2019 to prevent motion detection alerts in that area.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can \u2018paint\u2019 the areas they want to be excluded from the detection zone, meaning backgrounds can be easily blocked out even if they are unusual or narrow shapes. This can help reduce the number of push notifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sensitivity is expressed out of 50 points, with 50 being the highest and 1 being the lowest. Sensitivity can be scheduled, which is a surprisingly handy way to more effectively monitor areas that experience high traffic at certain times and low traffic at others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Scheduling-motion-detection-sensitivity-in-the-Reolink-app..png\" alt=\"Scheduling motion detection sensitivity in the Reolink app.\" class=\"wp-image-4243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Scheduling-motion-detection-sensitivity-in-the-Reolink-app..png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Scheduling-motion-detection-sensitivity-in-the-Reolink-app.-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sensitivity can be scheduled, which helps with areas that are subject to high traffic at certain times and low traffic at others.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the motion detection \u2018paint\u2019 tool, the \u2018privacy mask\u2019 is a clever tool that can be used to black out specific parts of the frame.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like the detection zones, this provides a greater degree of freedom in determining the size of the area that is excluded from the footage than in other security camera apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"4245\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-app-settings-screen-1.png\" alt=\"Using a privacy mask to black out part of the frame in the Reolink app.\" class=\"wp-image-4245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-app-settings-screen-1.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-app-settings-screen-1-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"4244\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-app-settings-screen-2.png\" alt=\"Using a privacy mask to black out part of the frame in the Reolink app (with a hand in the screen).\" class=\"wp-image-4244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-app-settings-screen-2.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-app-settings-screen-2-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Privacy masks can be used to black out a specific part of the frame.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature, alongside the motion detection tools, point to the camera being mounted in one specific location. They\u2019re great features, but the usefulness of these features inadvertently discourages using the panning because they work only if the camera is kept static.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1889cb7d9715152f8b8d1c437885e2a4\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">AlfredCamera remains the most popular security camera app for <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iOS and Android devices<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/alfredcam-reivew\/#Software\">Discover how AlfredCam is integrated<\/a> easily into the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camera\"><\/span><strong>Camera<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Quality<\/td><td>Frame rate<\/td><td>Field of view<\/td><td>Infrared<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2K<\/td><td>Up to 25 FPS<\/td><td>355\u00b0 panning<\/td><td>\u2705&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The camera\u2019s most impressive feature is the image quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality settings are split into three\u2014a high, medium, and low setting\u2014but these are just presets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-image-quality-set-to-highest.png\" alt=\"Reolink E1 Pro image quality set to highest\" class=\"wp-image-4246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-image-quality-set-to-highest.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-image-quality-set-to-highest-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-image-quality-set-to-medium.png\" alt=\"Reolink E1 Pro image quality set to medium\" class=\"wp-image-4247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-image-quality-set-to-medium.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-image-quality-set-to-medium-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-image-quality-set-to-lowest-.png\" alt=\"Reolink E1 Pro image quality set to lowest\" class=\"wp-image-4248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-image-quality-set-to-lowest-.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-image-quality-set-to-lowest--300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The three default quality settings, with the highest at the top and the lowest at the bottom. Color is noticeably well-balanced in all three, and the lens is wide.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s possible to combine dozens of different settings, which includes different resolutions, different frame rates, and different bitrates, to find the perfect sweet spot for your needs as determined by your internet connection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Resolution&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Frame Rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bit Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resolution is the number of pixels displayed in the frame, vertically and horizontally. The higher the number, the more clear the image looks. <br><br>Resolution is commonly represented by terms like \u2018720p\u2019, \u20181080p\u2019 and \u20184K\u2019. 4K is an exceptionally high resolution, while 720p is considered the lowest \u2018high definition\u2019 standard.<\/td><td>Frame rate is the number of individual frames displayed per second. Think of any moving image as multiple images displayed in quick succession, like drawing in a flip note. <br><br>A frame rate of 15 means that 15 individual frames are displayed per second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the video looks.<\/td><td>Bit rate has little to do with the camera\u2019s capabilities. Instead, it refers to how much bandwidth is consumed by it, represented in kbps (kilobits per second). <br><br>A high bit rate means better quality and faster responses. However, if the camera consumes high amounts of bandwidth, it will significantly slow your internet down on other connected devices.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Quality-settings-in-Reolink-app.png\" alt=\"Detailed quality settings in Reolink app.\" class=\"wp-image-4249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Quality-settings-in-Reolink-app.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Quality-settings-in-Reolink-app-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Quality settings in Reolink go beyond high, medium, and low options to allow extensive customization.&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The E1 Pro had significant latency issues, with delays on the live feed sometimes clocking in at 4 seconds on the highest preset quality setting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the stream freezes, a message is displayed suggesting the quality should be switched from 4MP (the highest 2K setting) to \u2018balanced\u2019 (the middle setting) to mitigate the issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The night vision works well, making great use of the camera\u2019s excellent image quality to produce clear images in the dark through infrared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with the Kasa Spot Pan Tilt, fast moving objects that appear too close to the lens cause the camera to struggle with white balance, but I found it rectified this much faster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-white-balance-issues-screenshot.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of night vision enabled footage.\" class=\"wp-image-4250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-white-balance-issues-screenshot.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-white-balance-issues-screenshot-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Infrared lights can be turned off or set to turn on automatically when the image becomes too dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the obvious latency issues, the motion detection push notifications were remarkably fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-motion-detection-push-notifications.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of lock screen with a motion detection push notification.\" class=\"wp-image-4251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-motion-detection-push-notifications.png 236w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Reolink-E1-Pro-motion-detection-push-notifications-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Push notifications were virtually instant despite obvious latency issues elsewhere.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For whatever reason, Reolink decided to omit motion tracking, which gives competitor models like the Kasa Spot Pan Tilt a firm advantage over the E1 Pro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motion tracking refers to the ability for the camera to move by itself when a person comes into the frame, following the object through AI as it moves across the space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, the panning ability is not very useful without it. It\u2019s a shame, because the panning is smooth and quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the absence of motion tracking, the inclusion of a wide lens, and all the nifty features designed for static surveillance, there\u2019s really not a lot of reason to pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-38e4053a44df2e1df6892a71ff127bfa\">If motion tracking is a make-or-break factor, it might be worth checking out the E1 Pro\u2019s big sister, <a href=\"https:\/\/reolink.com\/gb\/product\/e1-outdoor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the E1 Outdoor<\/a>, which does allow for motion tracking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f88b7857b402452fcb321aff2f1bf8f3\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">Up to 1080p HD live viewing provides smooth, reliable indoor surveillance. <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/alfredcam-reivew\/#Camera\">Learn more about AlfredCam\u2019s technical specs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audio\"><\/span><strong>Audio<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Microphone<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Siren<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2705&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5c83cbe53ae48da41cd142a895d133e6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/security-camera-with-two-way-audio\/\">Two-way audio<\/a> allows for app users to communicate with those on the other side of the camera. It worked well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users tap on a microphone icon, which allows them to speak through the phone\u2019s mic and have their voice projected by the speaker on the back of the camera. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-back-of-the-Reolink-E1-Pro-with-the-speaker-visible.png\" alt=\"The back of the Reolink E1 Pro, with the speaker visible\" class=\"wp-image-4252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-back-of-the-Reolink-E1-Pro-with-the-speaker-visible.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-back-of-the-Reolink-E1-Pro-with-the-speaker-visible-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Audio recording can be enabled or disabled, which may reduce file size should the user intend to use a microSD card for continuous recording.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A siren sample can also be activated from the app, and is loud enough to scare off would-be intruders and whoever else should turn up uninvited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the Kasa Spot Pan Tilt, there\u2019s no audio-based detection settings here, which come in handy for baby monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2e8e2984f737137516543beb14017040\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">Alfred\u2019s excellent two-way audio means it doesn\u2019t miss a beat, visual or auditory. <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/alfredcam-reivew\/#:~:text=AlfredCam%20provides%20failsafe%20two%2Dway,pets%20alike%20painless%20and%20intuitive.\">Discover the different ways you can use AlfredCam\u2019s two-way audio function<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost\"><\/span><strong>Cost<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Reolink E1 Pro<\/td><td>Subscription Service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRP $59.99<\/td><td>$6.99 \/ Month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-43b7e44d7b30db1fb8b3245bfd157f77\">The E1 Pro usually retails for just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Reolink-Dual-Band-Security-Wireless-Monitor\/dp\/B07THQDSBD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">over $50<\/a>, which puts it in line with other budget IP cameras. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-0fa8b2dd6f02671fd3e95ab864bd82d1\">Although it isn\u2019t required, users can subscribe to Reolink Cloud to get additional cloud storage. Plans start at $6.99 a month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-382fb8222bfdb3c6cd1838c5a763679f\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">Keeping costs low on security products doesn\u2019t mean sacrificing quality. 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